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Headlines from Consumerist

I've been meaning to reblog several items from the very fine Consumerist for weeks now, so let's just get 'em out all out there at once:

Rule of thumb: when you buy something with a rebate, don't expect to ever get it.
Best Buy uses a "secret" website to screw in-store customers
Sprint ranks customers on a Scale From $ to $$$$$
Mall of America to Double in Size
How to Fight Companies Online And Win
How to Be a Customer Service Ninja

WAL-MART POWER TRIO:

New Yorkers defeat Wal-Mart - for good!

Remember the pet food scare from a couple of weeks ago? Over a week later, the pet food was STILL on Wal-Mart shelves.

Wal-mart Borrows Your Car Without Asking
Another reason to NOT let Wal-Mart change the oil on your car